SleepTabs:
Doxylamine succinate 25 mg / tablet

SleepGels
Diphenhydramine HCL 50 mg / softgel

SleepMelts
Diphenhydramine HCL 25 mg / tablet

SleepMinis
Diphenhydramine HCL 25 mg / mini-capsule.

Liquid
Diphenhydramine HCL 50 mg / 30 ml cup

PM Pain
Diphenhydramine 50 mg, Acetaminophen 325 mg / tablet.

Antihistamine sleep aid.

15 to 30 minutes.

6 to 8 hours

1. Comes in liquid and quick melts.

2. Can alternate between sleepTabs and sleepGel to help reduce tolerance. They contain different ingredients.

1. SleepTabs and sleepGel contains two different antihistamines. Confusing. Alternate the two to help reduce tolerance.

2. Possible memory problems next day.

3. Reduced reaction time even if not drowsy.

1. If after 1 hour you still can't sleep.  Do not take another dose. You will be wired. Take melatonin instead.

Chattem Inc.

Acetaminophen 250 mg, Aspirin 250 mg, Diphenhydramine citrate 38 mg in each caplet.

For temporary relief of occasional headaches and pain with accompanying sleeplessness.

30 to 60 mins

6 to 8 hours

Good for headache related sleeplessness.

Contains aspirin. Watch for stomach irritation.

Limit use if you experience heartburn often.

--- Try this for headache or migraine related sleep.

Novartis Consumer Health, Inc.

Acetaminophen 500 mg, Diphenhydramine HCL 25 mg in each caplet.

For pain relief and nighttime sleep aid.

15 to 30 mins.

4 to 8 hours

Good for headache related sleeplessness.

Like other antihistamine sleep aids, may leave you feeling groggy and tired the next morning.

Take if you had a long day, coming down with a headache and need to just rest your head and sleep.

Diphenhydramine citrate 38 mg, Ibuprofen 200 mg in each caplet.

Relief of occasional sleeplessness associated with pain

30 to 60 mins.

6 to 8 hrs

--- Use for body ache related sleeplessness.

1. Stomach irritation.

2. Don't take if you are prone to heartburn.

1. Do not take if you develop heartburn easily. You will wake up with a bad case after a few uses.

Pfizer Consumer Healthcare

Melatonin 3, 5, 10 mg capsules, tablets, chewables, gummies

Melatonin 2.5 mg liquid

A hormone made by the pineal gland of the brain which helps regulate the sleep and wake cycles.

It helps to reduce the length of time needed to fall asleep.

Use for jet lags, shift-work sleep cycle changes, sleeplessness in attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety associated with sleep.

15 to 60 minutes

Average 4 hours

Effective in shortening the amount of time it takes to fall asleep by up to 15 minutes.

Little morning grogginess compared to antihistamine sleep aids.

migraine sufferers may experience decline in the frequency and severity of headaches.

Headache initially.

Stay away if trying to get pregnant. May interfere with ovulation.

More likely to help older people than younger people or children.

Start with the lowest dose first. See how your body reacts and adjust dose accordingly. In other words, because your friend is taking 5 mg for sleep does not mean that is what you should take.

Multiple

Naproxen sodium 220 mg, Diphenhydramine 25 mg in each caplet

--For relief of occasional sleeplessness associated with minor aches and pain.

30 minutes

12 hours.

Allow enough time for sleep.

1. Can provide up to 12 hours of pain relief.

2. Good if pain is keeping you up at night.

1. May cause severe stomach bleeding.

2. Do not take if allergic to aspirin or NSAIDS

3. Each caplet contains 20 mg sodium.

Do not use if you have sleeplessness without pain.

Bayer Healthcare LLC Consumer Care

Liquid
Diphenhydramine HCL 50 mg in each 30 ml.

Liquicaps
Diphenhydramine HCL 25 mg per capsule

Melatonin gummies
Melatonin + Chamomile, lemon balm, valerian root, lavender.

Contains the antihistamine diphenhydramine, which blocks the affects of histamine to help you fall asleep faster. 

15 to 30 mins

4 to 8 hrs

Comes in liquid formulation

1. May leave you feeling groggy the next morning.

2. Decreased reaction time the next day even if not drowsy.

3. Effectiveness decreases with continued use.

1. Do not take for sleep if you are experiencing a stressful situation. You will be up all night.
 

L-Tryptophan, L-Theanine, Valerian Root, Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Hops, and Passion Flower.

Natural sleep aid.

30 mins to 1 hour

 4 to 8 hours

1. Causes less grogginess the next morning compared to antihistamines.

2. Does not affect concentration compared to antihistamines.

3. Good for sleepless nights due to anxiety or stressful situations. 

1. Expensive

1. Take this if you are having sleepless nights due to anxiety or thoughtful situations like a broken heart.

Melatonin 1.5 mg + Blend of Lemon balm, Chamomile, Lavender 22 mcg in each tablet.

Natural sleep aid.

30mins to 1 hour

4 to 6 hours

Good for going back to sleep in the middle of the night if you still have about 3 hours sleep time left.

No morning grogginess.

Tablet tastes good.

1. May not keep you asleep for longer than 4 to 6 hours.

1. Use for shift work.

Ibuprofen 200 mg, Diphenhydramine citrate 38 mg in each tablet.

For relief of occasional sleeplessness when associated with minor aches and pains.

30 to 60 mins.

6 to 8 hours

-- Good for sleep with the body aching all over.

1. Not for people with heartburn issues.

2. Stomach irritation.

1. Stay away if you develop heartburn easily. 

• Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division

Valerian extract. Different strengths.

Sleep, Anxiety

30 to 60 mins.

6 hrs average

Good for sleep before an event that might make you anxious the next day like an interview or presentation.

Valerian root smells. No matter what product you choose, expect a bad smell.

Better combined with other sleep aids than using a high dose of valerian alone.

Multiple

Diphenhydramine HCl 50mg; softgels; caps.

For short term treatment of sleeplessness.

15 to 60 mins

4 to 8 hours

1. May leave you groggy the next morning.

2. Stay away if sleep is due to a stressful mental situation like a broken heart. You will be up all night.

Be careful driving the next morning. Decreased reaction time even if not drowsy.

Blairex Laboratories, Inc.

Diphenhydramine HCL 25 mg in each tablet.

For relief of occasional sleeplessness.

15 to 60 mins

4 to 8 hours

1. Good for occasional use.

1. Like other antihistamine sleep aids, decreased reaction times and grogginess.

1. Possibly work faster compared to competition.

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division

Melatonin 5 mg, Hops Flower 40 mg, Valerian root 10 mg, GABA 10, Magnesium oxide 200 mg mg in each caplet.

Relief of occasional sleeplessness.

15 to 60 mins.

4 to 8 hours

1. Good for depression or anxiety related sleeplessness like a recent loss.

2. Less next morning grogginess and concentration effects compared to antihistamine sleep aids.

1. Contains Magnesium Oxide 200 mg

2. Contains Calcium 45 mg

1. Good for big day tomorrow, night before sleep. 

Sleep MD

Melatonin 1.5 mg, Valerian root 250 mg, Lemon balm   150 mg, Hops extract 60 mg, Chamomile flower 25 mg, Passion flower 25 mg, L Threonine 100 mg in each tablet.

1. May improve sleep patterns and make you feel relaxed.

20 to 30 mins.

6 to 8 hrs

 Valerian has anti-anxiety properties. When combined with melatonin, may make you feel relaxed while sleeping.

1. No effectiveness standard. May work for a few people, and not for a lot more.

2. Headache

3. Tricky free trial. If you forget to cancel, you get automatically billed.

1. Try this if you have anxiety related sleeplessness.

2. Results vary among individuals. Because it worked for your friends does not mean it will work for you.

3. If you do the free trial, set a reminder on your phone a few days before expiration to review and cancel if necessary. No money back.

Diphenhydramine 25 mg (tablet), 50 mg (caplet).

Antihistamine sleep aid.

15 to 30 mins.

4 to 8 hours

1. May cause less grogginess compared to competition.

2. Decreased reaction times even if not drowsy.

1. Maximum strength may be hard to find.

Each tablet contains: calcium 70 mg / 50 mg

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare LP

Valerian root 110 mg, Hops extract 50 mg, Lemon balm 50 mg in each capsule.

--- Natural sleep aid with a calming effect.

30 to 60 mins.

4 to 8 hours

Good for sleeplessness related to anxiety issues.

Serving dose of 4 capsules a little off in these days of gummies and meltables.

Contains valerian. So expect a bad smell.

Use for anxiety related sleeplessness.

Proprietary Sleep & Relaxation blend 560 mg with Tart Cherry Extract (fruit), Passion Fruit Extract, Goji Berry Fruit Extract in each vegetarian capsules.

Passion Fruit contains Serotonin, a Mild Sedative perfect for helping you gently drift off. Goji Berries have a blend of Magnesium and Thiamin, ideal for high-quality rest. Tart Cherries contain Optimal levels of Melatonin to help you stay asleep.

20 to 40 minutes

4 to 6 hours

100% natural fruit blend. Good for vegetarians.

No Gluten, Dairy, Soy, or Sugar, and no harmful side-effects.

May not work for most people. But they offer money back guarantee. Haven't tried the process yet.

Tart cherries contain melatonin.

Passion fruit contain serotonin.

Goji berries contain magnesium and thiamine.

Berry Sleepy llc

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg in each capsule.

Night-time sedation, Allergic reaction.

20 mins

6 hours

Same as Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)

1. Decreased reaction time the next day even if not drowsy.

2. Effectiveness decreases with continued use.

Effects are similar to that of diphenhydramine (Benadryl).

Same side effects and warnings as diphenhydramine.

Randob Laboratories Ltd

Acetaminophen 500 mg, Diphenhydramine citrate 38 mg, Potassium 55 mg in each powder packet.

Temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness.

30 minutes

8 hours

1. Better for headache associated with sleeplessness.

2. Convenient stick packaging.

1. Morning grogginess.

2. Taste (May mask with a flavored drink)

See package for warnings.

Block Drug Company Inc.

Valerian root 100 mg, Hops flower 75 mg, skullcap 75 mg, Chamomile flower 75 mg, Passion flower 50 mg, Inositol 50 mg, Taurine 50 mg, melatonin 3 mg in each capsule.

For sleeplessness and calming effect.

30 to 60 mins.

6 to 8 hours

Good for sleep with anxiety related issues.

Less grogginess on waking. Depends on how late in the night you took this.

Customer service is good.

May be too strong if you haven't tried sleeping pills for a while.

Worth a try if you are looking for a natural sleep aid. At least good customer service.